In Memory Of
Carmelo Anthony Privitera
1923
2016
Carmelo Anthony Privitera
May 12, 1923 — December 11, 2016
Dr. Carmelo Anthony Privitera passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 11 2016. He was 93.
Carm was a brilliant, energetic, kind and generous biology professor and research scientist. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Canisius College, his Master of Science Degree from the University of Notre Dame and his Ph.D. from St. Louis University. He served as a lieutenant in the United States Army, and was active in gathering intelligence that helped liberate Paris during World War II. Carm was a professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo for 35 years.
A devout Catholic, Eucharistic Minister and Lector, Carm was active in many Catholic campus ministries including a lengthy commitment to the Newman Center at the University of Buffalo. He created and founded the Catholic Parish now at Avila Retirement Community where Carm and his late wife of 63 years, Bernadette Barbara, made many new friends.
Carm loved to teach. He rendered valuable lessons to thousands of students and served even more with good counsel and kindness. At Buffalo, Carm took many interesting students under his broad wings, creating a diverse and dynamic intellectual atmosphere in his busy laboratories. In 1982, he received the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Carm was an outspoken and articulate champion of academic freedom, defending all viewpoints, and he promoted affirmative action on campus whenever he could.
Carm's works of art and countless acts of love will always be treasured.
Carmelo is survived by five children: Dr. Christine (Nicholas Liberante) Privitera of Ashland, Virginia, John (Louise Tarantino) Privitera of Glenmont, New York, JoMarie (Rick Brown) Privitera of Sarasota, Florida, Celeste (Michael) Freeman of Niskayuna, New York, and Frank (Anna) Privitera of Rotterdam, New York. He was predeceased by his wife, Bernadette, in 2011, and by his daughter, Therese Marie. Carm is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at Historic St. Mary's Church, 10 Lodge Street, Albany, NY, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, cff.org; or, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, mda.org.
Carm was a brilliant, energetic, kind and generous biology professor and research scientist. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Canisius College, his Master of Science Degree from the University of Notre Dame and his Ph.D. from St. Louis University. He served as a lieutenant in the United States Army, and was active in gathering intelligence that helped liberate Paris during World War II. Carm was a professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo for 35 years.
A devout Catholic, Eucharistic Minister and Lector, Carm was active in many Catholic campus ministries including a lengthy commitment to the Newman Center at the University of Buffalo. He created and founded the Catholic Parish now at Avila Retirement Community where Carm and his late wife of 63 years, Bernadette Barbara, made many new friends.
Carm loved to teach. He rendered valuable lessons to thousands of students and served even more with good counsel and kindness. At Buffalo, Carm took many interesting students under his broad wings, creating a diverse and dynamic intellectual atmosphere in his busy laboratories. In 1982, he received the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Carm was an outspoken and articulate champion of academic freedom, defending all viewpoints, and he promoted affirmative action on campus whenever he could.
Carm's works of art and countless acts of love will always be treasured.
Carmelo is survived by five children: Dr. Christine (Nicholas Liberante) Privitera of Ashland, Virginia, John (Louise Tarantino) Privitera of Glenmont, New York, JoMarie (Rick Brown) Privitera of Sarasota, Florida, Celeste (Michael) Freeman of Niskayuna, New York, and Frank (Anna) Privitera of Rotterdam, New York. He was predeceased by his wife, Bernadette, in 2011, and by his daughter, Therese Marie. Carm is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at Historic St. Mary's Church, 10 Lodge Street, Albany, NY, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, cff.org; or, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, mda.org.
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